I am in the preliminary design phase for a 50 ton crane system with crane runway beam spans varying from 35ft to a max. of 82ft. I would appreciate any advice for the lateral bracing requirements for both the top and bottom flanges of the crane runway beams. The rail beams are simple span.
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Thank you all for your comments, they have been very helpful. I agree with all of you that it is ideal to use identical lateral support system rather than a mixed system. I am currently investigating other options that use A frame systems on both sides.
Stillerz,
I also agree with you that...
I am an EIT working on a preliminary design for an exterior crane system. The crane bay is 80’ wide with rail beams that span 30’ and an approximate height of 25’. One side of the crane bay is supported by A-frame columns; however, the other side has obstructions, which forced me to consider...
